Darryle Pollack | I never signed up for this...
confessions of a cluttered mind
I would never say having cancer is a “gift.” But I would say that gifts can come from having it. And my friend Roz and I are perfect examples. I was missing any “I” for art. I didn’t even feel qualified to pick out gift wrap. Having cancer changed everything. With two small children and [...]
Visiting New York City is a creative jolt. Not just walking around the city pulsating with energy —it’s also the center of the creative universe—creativity of all kinds. Between what to see– on stage, on the street, in museums and galleries—not to mention what to eat— being in New York always brings inspiration. On my [...]
I call my mosaics “Peace by Piece” —and the other night I learned that others can find the same in themselves. Especially people who know the feeling of hearing 3 words: You. Have. Cancer. Life goes from normal—to nightmare. Equal to the physical effects can be the emotional effects—constant fear and stress. As a mother [...]
A piece of me was in Israel even before I got here—a cookie jar I made after I survived cancer that survived Mary’s move here 7 years ago. A few days before I came to visit, Mary asked if I would show her how to do mosaics—by the time I arrived this evolved into a [...]
Life is really in the moment….little ones and big ones. Recently my husband took a moment to comment on a post…and picked up a few things reading between the lines. So now I’ll be adding apple pies to my list….as if holiday season isn’t busy enough. I’m often burnt out on holidays; sometimes those are [...]
Great wine and great women-–two of life’s great treasures. Even better is putting them together —in a place that’s a treasure in itself— an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. Not the one you’re thinking of….Although this island is captivating, it’s as close— and as far— as you can get from Alcatraz. [...]
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When I got cancer 15 years ago, my life shattered into a million pieces. Every moment was filled with fear— that I would die and leave my young children without a mother. There wasn’t a moment of peace….until the day I picked up a paintbrush. That led me to pick up pieces of broken tile….. [...]
My website isn’t ready, I’m still a few days weeks from officially launching my business. I did an interview awhile back and forgot about it until just now. Yet there it is, titled Burn Your Resume, Be an Artist— just published on Forbes.com. Classic. Especially for me. People who know me are probably rolling their eyes at the concept [...]
Being the procrastinator that I am, I’m sitting here rushing to write this at the last minute since I just realized in a few hours people will see this at the BlogHer party and Art Auction in New York. It’s donated to help with the Gulf oil spill, and will be on display to honor [...]
It’s just a door; a storefront in a row of shops. You’d never guess that on the other side of the door was something that could help save a life. I first saw the blue door 13 years ago—after a year immersed in cancer—- five surgeries, two chemotherapy courses, and radiation. Though I was done [...]
After becoming a writer, artist, TV journalist, mother and breast cancer survivor----I realize nothing turns out the way we expect. So I blog about handling the big and little things — with humor, humanity, and hope.
The knobs say it all: Susan is the super-hero inside every woman. Made of ceramic knobs, hand–painted tiles, on a painted background. Measures 12″ X 12″ .
It's the combination, of course. And the locks will open for the right person---(to be revealed on the back when you take her home.) Made of combination locks and hand-painted tiles on a painted background. Measures 14" by 14".
Pun intended. A nice pair---of pears...made of miniature porcelain boxes, surrounded by painted tiles and broken china on a painted background. Measures 11" square.
Hope: not only on her driver’s license, but in her heart. Ceramic ribbon, hand-painted tiles on a painted background, measures 9 inches square.
Word surrounded by hand-painted tiles in bright and beautiful (gold and marine blue) colors, with border of tiny gold tiles. Measures 11" square.
True beauty lies in the imperfections. Irregular mirror surrounded by hand-painted tiles with a border of ceramic tiles. Measures 11" square.
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